Turning a Hotwheels Jeep into an RC 4X4 crawler (with working tracks)

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Check out this epic 4x4 Hotwheels Jeep crawler that i custom made! Featuring removable tracks! On this build we have custom bumpers, doors, hard top, jack, and much more. The 4 wheel drive was hand crafted as well! Make sure to watch for the micro handmade u-joints, as those are my favorite! This build took me about a year to make, so id really appreciate any likes, comments, and subscribes you might want to offer!
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[@russ164lifestyle5]

WOWWWW!!! Talk about Precision and Execution!! This project is from another universe and I think worth all the time spent on it! Definitely one of the most iconic 1/64 scale diecast builds ever made.. And I want to Thank you for using my wheels on this incredible piece of moving art. Keep killing it and inspiring all of us!!

[@aliciajoseph7821]

True😃

[@TheArtOfMalice]

RLY amazing!!

[@stephharney8964]

Just so frickn amazing

[@user-bo1it6on3g]

이여상

[@Zed32_Customs]

You are a damn pioneer of hot wheels customizing. I cant think of anyone else ever making working DRIVABLE tracks in 1/64. And the fab work on those driveshafts and the steering! The fact that this thing has enough torque to spin the wheels is crazy. And that it doesnt rip itself to pieces when it does. We really need like a 10 minute video of scale crawling with this thing. It looks like a blast to drive. Amazing, as always.

[@TLSGarage]

I really appreciate that! Honestly I almost got carried away driving it and then I realized the video was already over 25 min lol. Definitely considering making a video of it just driving; Its for sure the funnest one that I’ve made so far!

[@nealramsey4439]

@@TLSGarage I would've kept watching if it were an hr long. It was a great job. I like working on small things.

[@jburtraw360]

@@TLSGarage Hey I love your vids and I was wondering if I could buy one from you sometime you set the price I wish I could do this stuff but Don’t have the time or equipment so if you could reply that would be awesome dude have a great day loved your vid sick Jeep!

[@thegamehouse4245]

@@TLSGarage can relate lol I also make stuff like this, except MUCH shittier as i don't have proper tools or resources. The off road ones are much more fun to drive because they can actually go over stuff lol

[@lenahygiena]

there's a really old Matchbox Workhorse bulldozer if I'm not erring, the tracks are just two protruding wheels each side connected by a simple rubber strip

[@Z4MDMUSIC]

my only question tho, is im astonished at how sensitive the springs have to be for such a small scale, this thing blows my mind, i want one!

[@markavellimedina2857]

Right! Didn't even think about that.

[@kregadeth5562]

That wasn’t a question! Haha

[@Z4MDMUSIC]

@@kregadeth5562 lol it was meant to be a question but I worded it into a statement XD

[@ArturHg90]

Springs coming from pen think so 🤔

[@Z4MDMUSIC]

@@ArturHg90 pen springs aren't that sensitive otherwise we could shake the pen closed. If anything they were fabricated specifically for small scale radio control vehicles.

[@TheBondReport]

This is another level of dedication to the craft. Absolutely insane working in this much detail on this scale. @hotwheels should be hiring you to create premium RC’s as an Engineer. Well done sir.

[@MarkAvo]

I can’t be the only one that would spend good money on a 1:64 crawler! Well done.

[@SlickDiecast]

This is sick! True engineering skills!

[@TLSGarage]

I appreciate it bro!

[@cameronrich2536]

The amount of control you have is wild. Soldering small stuff like that can be a nightmare and you make it look so easy

[@VerninTheRat]

Taking it to the next level, for sure! I restore vintage appliances, so I appreciate technicians with high dexterity and innovative prowess - this video here has surpassed my expectations by a considerable amount! I get random youtube recommendations for hot-wheels customs recently (I have no ideal why) but I truly did not expect anything close to as cool as this. I can only imagine that this rare skill-set you've developed for these hot-wheels customs will grant you a namesake that shall be remembered in the hot-wheels customs lore till the ends of time. Happy Holidays and god speed, fellow crafter.

[@flyg13]

It's crazy, you really forget just how small the car is while watching you do your thing. Awesome work my friend!

[@johndoe920]

when you said you were planning on doing a 4x4 I didn't expect you to make a crawler with that much detail put into the drivetrain. Hats off, this is amazing. The itty bitty cvd joints, hell yes.

[@BPCustomCreations]

Your technical skills are beyond any other builders around, my friend! What a spectacle!

[@alanwright782]

So many things with this… where to start. The music - A+, I enjoyed the build music, camera clarity- A+, building skills - Wow, I’m very impressed at the ingenuity and final product of each piece. I work with sheet metal for a living and what you do, fabrication wise, is brilliant!

[@TLSGarage]

I really appreciate that!

[@alishanmao]

man thats some precision work. those tiny parts. you must be working with magnifying glasses. amazing work.

[@TLSGarage]

Thank you! Means a lot coming from you; I have watched your videos for years!

[@alishanmao]

@@TLSGarage its true buddy. I would not dare going close to that tiny parts. such work requires patience, precision and dedication. and you have it all. Keep these amazing videos coming.

[@clydebalcom3679]

The precision and quality is phenomenal. That is a boatload of patience and dedication.

[@I-_-I.]

It is extremely satisfying to watch these videos! perfect job! 🤤😍 a hail from 🇧🇷✌🏻

[@6lu5ky86]

You're the reason why I collect little plastic pieces I find everywhere. Some are good from frames, some for bumpers. It's fun to collect and utilize rubbish for custom RCs. They make really good gifts.

[@darrylnicholas6691]

The force is strong 💪🏽 with this guy.

[@GerardoGalle]

Im amazed at the amount of work you put into this. This turned out incredible

[@Timberwolf35546]

Amazing build yet again. I'd love to have a custom rc hotwheel to rip around my room and play with my kitten. Have a Chevy cameo pickup that would be perfect. I'd love to have my superbird done but it is a collector's edition I've had since I was a kid.

[@ClxpsOnXboxS]

Ha that is the tiniest servo I have ever seen! Keep up the great work tls

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

Mind friggen blown. Amazing detail work at that scale.

[@superjzh]

What an gorgeous piece of model! Want to see it with bigger wheels.

[@perry1055]

Excellent engineering!!! Kudos!!!

[@Bennyboysgarage_]

@20:11 I was thinking to my self.. it look so much cooler painted… then bam ya painted it. Love this tiny build! And honestly it’s so dang cool you gave this tiny Jeep a cool life. I’m in awe here!

[@KeithOlson]

Absolutely MIND BLOWING! One thing I would suggest is, when showing it in operation, have it interact with common household items like parking beside a banana (for scale), climbing over a smartphone, driving through a toilet paper roll, etc. (Place it on top of the window sill of an actual jeep then zoom out so that the real jeep takes up as much of the video image as the model jeep did, to *REALLY* drive home just how small the model is.)

[@Mr.Engine993]

I am speechless. I now want to make one too, but I remember that the skills you got are from another universe. Even though I can't build such an admirable work of art, I really get inspired by your unique, detailed and functional builds

[@Marz-px6vx]

It's amazing an amazing build. It's very impressive that you made an rc out of a hot wheel that functions.

[@samcollector3016]

Nice job 👌 Cool custom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like 👍🏼😉

[@soundmindtv2911]

This is such an awesome build. I love that you show all the detail that goes into it.

[@ethanmfv6963]

This dude is absolutely insane. That is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen tbh

[@ulyssessait]

mad respect. having to work with 1:64 scale moreover creating & installing a working 4x4 system in such small scale is very awesome work.

[@NBC_NCO]

Before this, small RC technology existed ... I used to know a guy in Washington state, who would custom build a hotwheels car with custom paint. Then, seal it back up in its original packaging for return. Some lucky person somewhere got a 1 off Hotwheels car. Excellent work.

[@emanh4keem_san420]

What next?Lowrider hoppin build? This build 🔥

[@TLSGarage]

Working on one actually!

[@andrewwillard5625]

You really went from solid suspension drift cars to fully functional crawler with suspension that’s how you know this is just the beginning of the next era of your builds so excited to be here for it.

[@guspriyol7211]

you, sir, are borderline insane....love your work

[@oscar_melendez]

I felt amazed when the lights turned on and the jeep moved by itself!!! You are the best I have seen!!!

[@Modifier-RCs]

That's a work of art with intricate small detail 👍. I 💘 it and like it more with all (4) wheels 👍

[@rollerbomb49]

That's frickin sweet

[@chairmanofwhat]

Dude this car looks mean, For real the before and after is a dramatic upgrade.

[@alexlianarosalin6168]

The flex on that is insane 🔥🔥🔥

[@benmisner6457]

Anyone else agree tls is the new king of die-cast. Wow 👌

[@spyder7758]

A small rubber ring on the strut rods could work as damping with just a little drag to prevent as much body shake But amazing work at such a tiny scale

[@alkinkade]

UTTER AWESOMENESS !!! Thnx for Sharing....

[@vickyorejuela2194]

wooooow your products fascinate me ... he asked me if you would sell amazing rc cars like that ... you earned my like.

[@StraightUpRC]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! That is insanely IMPRESSIVE wow...

[@NineteenEighty8]

insanely talented. keep it up brotha. my other favorite die-cast channel is shutting down and you're the only one left who has hella die cast skills.

[@Christocustoms2000]

excellent work friend very good result cordial greetings from Mexico City

[@fishingboy567]

I couldn't love this more!!!🏆🏆🏆👏👏👏👏 Amazing work on the jeep and filming and editing and driving and.......👍😀 U rock!!

[@migotski]

An astonishing and awesome no. MARVELOUS! You are the man of hotwheels customizing and without a doubt. One of the, if not, the greatest hotwheels customizer EVER.

[@chadkeener2827]

Literally holds our hands shows us exactly how he made it step by step and still I’m like… HOW!?!?!?

[@ducle3595]

dude thats like a micro crawler so cool

[@jacobperez1981]

Rooftop tent as a battery cover…?? Amazing craftsmanship! Keep it up!

[@mooreclarke6547]

This is equivalent to the craftsmanship of a Rolex time piece! Sub well earned!

[@Norantio]

Best one yet! Incredible!!

[@alexhundley1497]

All that hard work just to ruin it with an angry grill... I kid. It's effing amazing. Keep it up!

[@TLSGarage]

Yeahhh I already know what comments Im gonna get each video when it comes to cosmetics 😂 It wouldnt be fun if i didnt make what I personally like though! Haha I appreciate it.

[@MegaPusheen23]

I love this build so much. And now I wanna see one of these with 4 wheel steering.

[@truckgames16]

It's just amazing how small you can make a rc

[@br0k3nl0g4n]

The next best thing to a real one absolutely !!!

[@sethp0411]

Looks like a moon rover are something in that blue light. Sick ass build!

[@TLSGarage]

Right? Thats what I thought too when i watched the video back haha

[@dragon261985]

Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 incredible and brilliant work Sir. A masterpiece of engineering and creativity. 👌 👏

[@challengerhcr2935]

This is awesome! I love doing projects like this and would like to buy the kit if you have one. Thanks in advance and nice video!

[@AlphamenschRC]

Fantastic engineering on this small scale. I'm almost out of words, you sir are a Engineering Artist!

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Wow, this is absolutely incredible! The precision is absolutely incredible on your suspension and mechanics. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidbaca9312]

BRO, you should do a "s13 coupe" but Damn good job on this jeep👍

[@garbagerpg]

What you do is incredible man, you’ve made me really want to start making hw rcs🔥

[@atmaramsawant517]

Amount of work put into this video is crazy

[@09simid]

Watching this piece of art crawl is mezmerizing

[@KeynaPurvis]

this was very cool to watch

[@ryanmarshall96]

That’s incredible!!!

[@MrXxanthonysxx]

Cool talent and engineering

[@jamesdunning4205]

another amazing video, would love to see an rx7 fc

[@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984]

Wow great job! That’s an impressive engineering work. I love the attention to detail. I want that truck! Imagining myself sitting in the Jeep, exploring a giant 1:64 scale larger world driving around in the backyard or forest after shrinking myself by mistake 😬😂

[@TLSGarage]

Haha wouldn’t that be awesome. I kind of got to feel that with my mail truck video(I put a camera inside) because I actually had on a pair of video goggles when driving it. So for me it was like I was literally sitting inside the drift truck!

[@desmondhoogs1199]

Love your videos bro, keep up the good work. You should do a snowmobile drive and it through some powdered sugar, that would be sick.

[@rvallejo6160]

Wow that's a professional work 👏 👌

[@ahmetkenan]

work of art

[@diecastify]

the amount of detail in this video is just😲truly incredible!

[@jeeperzcreeperzz]

THIS IS ART!

[@hacknslashcrafts]

I can't believe this is even possible! So inspiring!

[@dansandy7670]

Incredible work!!!

[@ForzaMonkey]

Looks great! one thing I'd change though is the tire size. You could greatly increase the approach and breakover angles if you threw on some bigger tires.

[@TheRegeu]

c loko mano q trampo loko ! awesome !

[@tylerseabook9423]

This channel is so underrated. More people need to see this

[@southern_merican]

U killed me with the little universal joint "wrist pins" ,........nice.

[@davesnothereman699]

Thanks alot, because of these videos I'm 30 minutes late for work, I couldn't stop watching! Those tiny U joints are INSANE

[@shamimbd]

You are in next level. Awesome

[@difa_ah]

absolutely amazing

[@Mikey_xx_]

Absolutely beautiful. Love watching it move. It looks great! Very well done!

[@johnp435]

Part I'm watching has me yelling at my phone. "If you even make a u-joint" I said that, out loud. 👍 subscribed.

[@akihirozheng9273]

😲😲😲🤯🤯🤯 those small details you add are so so so awesome...

[@KellyLahti-dz3xv]

WoW !!! 😭 My dream toy !!! Superb !!! Thank you !!! Outstanding !!! From : Chula Vista, CA, 91910

[@wicketprofessor375]

this is incredible

[@hori_ink82]

Awesome idea with the worm gears

[@FastLaneLyfe]

The music is 🔥 nice custom too.

[@robertmcgavic6512]

Wow bud that’s crazy small amazing

[@DBLRZ]

Keep it up bro you are so underrated. You deserve millions of followers.

[@JaydenMazz]

The way these come together amazes me. The only problem with this one is, just like real life, the "differential" is getting caught on things while offroad. I feel like a slightly bigger set of tires would truly complete this.

[@usercurious]

3D printing with risene would help a lot with the mechanical parr and save you a lot of time and help getting better quality parts

[@mikey52034]

How does this channel not have over a million subscribers yet?!?!!

[@jamesniedjalski3929]

Wow, simply wow Great craftsmanship !!

[@keatonsstrengthtraining]

*ABSOLUTELY AMAZING*💯 👏